Bolton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bolton
With a population of 141,331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bolton
Where to Eat in Bolton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) and Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
When to visit Bolton
How to Get to Bolton
Plane
Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 08m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 50 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 70 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Most booked hotels in Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon ST or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.